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Abetment case: Arnab Goswami’s bail plea deferred to Saturday
NEW DELHI: The hearing of Arnab Goswami’s habeas corpus petition in connection to the 2018 abetment to suicide case has been further deferred to Saturday, 7 November 2020 in lieu of paucity of time.
The Republic TV editor-in-chief will have to face a third night in custody and wait for the special hearing at noon tomorrow.
The bench comprising of Justice SS Shinde and MS Karnik said that it will hear the state government and complainant Adnya Naik, the daughter of deceased Anvay Naik, who in his suicide note named Arnab Goswami as one of the people responsible for his decision to end his life.
There are two more petitions filed by the two other accused in the 2018 case and the bench said they “will also be heard.”
Goswami was arrested from his Mumbai home on the morning of 4 November, following which he was remanded in 14-day judicial custody.
Goswami had moved the Supreme Court stating that his arrest was illegal and the decisively closed case was reopened “with the sole purpose of misusing power, concocting facts and forcefully arresting the petitioner in a prima facie act of revenge and vengeance for his news coverage which questioned those in power in the state of Maharashtra.”
The first hearing of the plea took place on Thursday, wherein Goswami was denied interim relief by the court before hearing all the parties.
Later in the day, CJIM Alibaug stated that Goswami’s arrest was “illegal” as “victim’s death was not clearly connected with the accused.”
The order said, “The investigating officer on 15 October 2020 only submitted a report to the magistrate informing that certain fresh material has come to the fore in the case. There is no record to show that the magistrate permitted reopening of the case.”
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
